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This season, we are focusing on smalfolk. Many worlds have their own smalfolk such as gnomes and halflings. The little people of Taluma are called urchins We will be detailing their culture and traditions. You will find entries on things like their locations, festivals, attire, and privisions.

Follow the urchin tag to read all the entries about them.

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Grandyew Isle

In the Maessus Ocean, off the shores of Lokkland, there lies an island with a single, gigantic yew tree. One of its enormous branches seems to be reaching back towards the land, and its roots cover the entire rock-covered island.

Read More about the Isle of the Grandyew.

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Sunsreach Peak

Sunsreach is the site of pilgrimages by dwarves who try to reach the peak as it is the closest they can get to the sun which they worship as the celestial manifestation of the element of fire. Due to its height alone it is one of the most difficult climbs, and dwarves who attempt it do so with as little gear as they can to prove their worthiness. Those that make the climb are given the title Soltouched..

Creating A Dwarf Hold

With the tables we have shared so far, it is easy to quickly create a dwarf hold. Use this template to get started, then expand from there

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Dwarven Hold Names

Dwarven communties, called Holds, like their clans, can be named after its founder or leader. Since they are long-lasting, though, and can persist longer than generations of even the long-lived dwarves, they are more likely to be named after other features such as its industry (a forge), or where it is located (the mountain it is built into).

Read More for names of Holds you can use in your game.